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ABOUT

After a steady grooming from his father, Pranab started his musical training
from Sh. Dilip Roy. Then, he went on to receive focused training from Ustad
Rashid Khan of Calcutta for many years. He then became a shishya of Ustad Nissar
Husain Khan - "The legend of the Rampur Sehswan Gharana". After Khan Sahib's
death, Pranab migrated to Delhi in his quest for learning. He came in contact
with Padma Bhushan Pandit Debu Chaudhari, who gave him valuable guidance. He was
introduced to Sarfaraz Hussain Khan, the illustrious son of the late Khan Sahib,
to carry on his training in the same Gharana.

In the mean time, Pranab earned a name for himself as a bright rising star on
the horizon and illuminated the name of his Gharana. Then, he was selected for a
National Scholarship by the Government of India for his exceptional talent. He
went on to become a regular artiste for All India Radio.



He successfully completed his M.Phil. in music from Delhi University. He has
charmed audiences with his melodious & powerful performances in various places
in India & Bangladesh. Pranab has been trained under the regular guidance of the
famous Padma Bhushan Pandit Rajan & Sajan Mishra of the Benares Gharana. He has
developed a new dimension to his style by blending the best of both Gharanas.

VOCAL QUALITY AND STYLE :- His voice has a rich, soulful quality with fullness &
resonance. A commanding reach and range that spans three octaves, with a unique
combination of sweetness and power. His effortless manner of singing is
outstanding. His taans rise and fall with natural grace, some with lightning
speed. One is struck by his immaculate intonation and an unerring sense of
style, rhythm, variety of vocal tones and graceful expression of deeply felt
emotions. His musical style is aesthetic, unfolding changing patterns which
transforms the listeners to another world.




FOLIO


AWARDS RECEIVED

First prize in all music festivals like :
Baba Harballabh Sammelan
All India Youth Festival
Rajiv Gandhi Youth Award
State Sangeet Academy Award [West Bengal - 1995]


ACHIVMENTS

Selected for national scholarship by the Government of India (1998).
Regular artist of All India Radio, Delhi.
Performed and earned accolades at the Sahitya Kala Parishad's annual Yuva
Mahotsva, New Delhi in 1998.
Performed to rave reviews in Sahitya Kala Parishad's Yatra series of concerts
New Delhi [1999-2001].
Performed for the High Coimmission of India at the Indian Cultural Center,
Bangladesh [2000].
Paneled artist of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
Performed at Baba Harballabh Sammelan [1999].
Mallhar Festival at IMG, St. Xavier, Mumbai.[2005]
Mallhar Fest at Neheru Center Mumbai [2005] India International Center Delhi
[2008]
India Habitat Center - New Delhi [2007, 2010]. G.D.Birla Sobha Griha [2010]
Khyal Trust � Mumbai [2007].
Suberban Music Circle Mumbai [2011]
He is travelling frequently Europe & USA since 2009.


PLAYBACK IN MOVIES

Pranab sang in the following Bollywood Movies:
[Film - Music Director - Actor/Actress]
Banaras - Himesh Reshmaia - Ashmit Patel / Urmila Martondkar
Intequam - Ananad Milind - Manoj Vajpaie / Isha Khopikar
Lageraho Munna Bhai - Shantanu Moitra - Sanjay Datta / Vidya Balan / Arshad
Risk - Bapi Tutul - Vinod Khanna
Ekalavya - Shantanu Moitra - Amitabh Bachhan / Saif / Sanjay
Laga Chunrime Daag - Shantanu Moitra - Abhisek / Rani / Kankana
Khoya Khoya Chand - Shantanu Moitra - aini Ahuja / Soha Ali Khan
Mahadev - Shantanu Moitra - Directed by Shyam Benegal
Antahin - Shantanu Moitra - Directed by Anirudha Chatterjee National Award
winner.
Raajneeti - Shantanu Moitra - Ranbir Kapoor/ Katrina Kaif/ Nana Pathekar
Krishna Aur Kans - Shantanu Moitra




BLEND OF GHARANAS

THE RAMPUR SEHSWAN GHARANA

History-Genealogy: One of the prominent pioneers of this style was Ustad Inayat
Hussain Khan of Sehswan. He came under the tutelage of Ustad Bahadur Husain Khan
of Rampur, who represented the pure "Seniya" tradition which could be traced
back to Miyan Tansen. This marked the beginning of a long association between
Rampur and Sehswan. Hence this rich vocalism was called the Rampur Sehswan
Gharana. Khan Sahib's visit to Gwalior resulted in an influence of the Gwalior
Gharana. Later on, his two son-in-laws, Ustad Mushtaq Hussain Khan & Padma
Bhushan Nissair Hussain Khan carried on the tradition of the Gharana. It then
evolved into a blend of Agra & Gwalior Gharanas.

Vocal Style: A salient feature of this style is the perceptible impress of the
instrumental style in singing. Devices like "Meend" and "Soot" are an integral
part of the overall scheme. There are intricate sargam patterns, notably known
as "Choot-ki-Sargam"; which come and go in quick succession. They cover three
octaves, sometimes skipping octaves in between. Attention is paid to long range
"Sapaat-Taan". Another unique feature is the "Tappa-Taan". "Tarana" and
"Layakare" are used to create dynamics. The intricate beauty of this style is
revealed as it unfolds varieties of vocal patterns.

The Torchbearers: Ustad Inayat Hussain Khan, Ustad Mushtaq Hussain Khan, Padma
Bhushan Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan, Pandit Ramkrishna Vaze, Khadim Hussain Khan,
Ishtiaq Hussain Khan, Ghulam Taqi, Ghulam Sadiq, Ghulam Mustafa, Hafeez Ahmed
Hussaid and Rashid Khan.




THE BENARES GHARANA

History-Genealogy: This rich heritage is associated with the holy city of
"Varanasi", which needs to be aptly described as a parampara. This tradition is
known to have produced at least two generations of vocalists, instrumentalists,
percussionists and dancers.

Vocal Style / Genre: This musical style has richness, devotion and a monumental
quality. It is "Khayal-oriented". "Thumris" are also sung, which create certain
moods through a combination of words and melody. Restraint of rendering is a
feature of this graceful style.

The Torchbearers: The shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan and the late sarangi wizard
Gopal Mishra. The prima-dona of Kathak Sitara-devi. Vocalists Bade Ramdasji,
Shrimati Siddheshwari Devi, Pandit Mahadev Mishra, the singing duo Pandit Rajan
Sajan Mishra, Shrimati Girijadevi.




PRESS REVIEWS


SHRUTI

SHRUTI says, ".....But the most impressive feature of his total singing was his
ability to execute fluent powerful tanas (in pure aakar) that looked perfectly
articulate in spite of their pace and nowhere tended to offend the listening
ear...."

Mar 13 2000, Delhi


THE BANGA BANDHU

The BANGA BANDHU daily says, "....The touch of his Great Masters could easily be
traced in his masterly way of handling the music. Pranab beautifully and slowly
unfolded the spirit of the music in front of his audience, who clearly were
mesmerized with his brilliant performance."

Mar 13 2000, Delhi


THE PIONEER

The PIONEER daily says, ".....the performance was like a flowering perfection.
It's different stages like aalap, behalav and bole banav as worthy of
appreciation.....It is precisely in observing this discipline that Pranab will
always attract attention of the connoisseurs. His flair for tana is indeed
remarkable."

Aug 2 2000, Delhi


THE HINDU

"While praising his recital THE HINDU daily writes "...because of
his superior training and the slick and flawless execution, one spontaneously
likes to put Pranab in the category of professional musicians."

May 8 1998, Delhi




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SCHEDULE

May - June, 2009, Various places in USA




CONCERTS

7 Mar '10: Sabarban Music Circle - Santacruz, Mumbai.
24 Oct '09: Concert - Piscuttawa, NJ, USA
3 Oct '09: Concert - New Jersy, USA
26 Sep '09: Concert - Oxford, MA, USA

20 Sep '09: Concert - ICC, New Jersey
29 Aug '09: Concert - Montville, New Jersey. USA
7 Aug '09: Concert - Delaware, USA
30 June '09: Concert - Benghapmton, Upstate New York, USA

15 May '09: Concert - Upstate NewYork, USA
25 Apl '09: Concert - Parsippany, USA
Mar '05: Sangeet Mahotsav, Nehru Centre - Mumbai
Dec '04: Nehru Centre - Mumbai

Dec '04: Sharmukhanand Hall - Mumbai
May '04: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan - Bangalore
Oct '03: ISKON Temple - Mumbai
Feb '02: District Library - Guwahati

May '01: Balaji Festival - Salesar, Rajasthan
July '00: Organised by Govt. of India - Dhaka, Bangladesh
July '00: Tabla Vikas Parishad - Delhi
Mar '99: Yuva Mahotsav, Govt. of Delhi - Delhi

Dec '98: Baba Harvallabh Festival - Jalandar
May '98: Yuva Mahotsav - Delhi
Mar '97: Youth Festival - Chandigarh



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